Wisconsin Code § 767.44

Prohibiting visitation or physical placement if a parent kills other parent
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(1) WHEN PROHIBITED. Notwithstanding ss. 767.225 (1) (am) , 767.41 (1) , (4), and (5),
767.804 (3) (a), 767.805 (4) (a), and 767.89 (3) and except as provided in sub. (2), in an action under this chapter that affects a minor child, a court may not grant to the child’s parent visitation or
physical placement rights with the child if the parent has been
convicted under s. 940.01 of the first-degree intentional homicide, or under s. 940.05 of the 2nd-degree intentional homicide,
of the child’s other parent, and the conviction has not been reversed, set aside, or vacated.
(2) WHEN NOT APPLICABLE. Subsection (1) does not apply if
the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the
visitation or periods of physical placement would be in the best
interests of the child. The court shall consider the wishes of the
child in making the determination.

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